To avoid the adverse side effects of Neurontin withdrawal, it is not recommended that you suddenly stop taking the medication. If you stop taking the drug cold turkey, you will likely start experiencing and increase in seizures. In addition, you will likely become very anxious, start sweating, have trouble sleeping, feel sick, or experience increased pain. Since the drug already increases the tendency to think about suicide, you do not want to add all of these health issues to your day. To prevent adverse reactions, doctors recommend getting off of the drug more slowly, so it gives your body the time to adjust to the change.